2016 Ford Fusion steering problems
176 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2016 Ford Fusion — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle suddenly lost power steering functionality and nearly crashed. The contact swerved and slammed on the brake pedal abruptly, causing the contact to strike the left side of the head against the upper side…”
filed Jul 1, 2026
“After hitting 100,000 mile my car electronics failed and caused my steering to fail and all other safety equipment like airbags and brokering system”
filed Jun 11, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Road salt or other contaminants may corrode the electric power steering gear motor…Campaign 19V632000 · Aug 29, 2019
- Steering wheel retaining bolt may loosen allowing the steering wheel to detach while…Campaign 18V167000 · Mar 12, 2018
Steering problems in other Fusion years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Fusion | 12 | 7% |
| 2019 Fusion | 7 | 2% |
| 2018 Fusion | 19 | 4% |
| 2017 Fusion | 51 | 5% |
| 2015 Fusion | 160 | 16% |
| 2014 Fusion | 325 | 25% |
| 2013 Fusion | 388 | 22% |
| 2012 Fusion | 1,469 | 59% |
| 2011 Fusion | 1,426 | 51% |
| 2010 Fusion | 1,659 | 32% |
| 2009 Fusion | 16 | 2% |
| 2008 Fusion | 11 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 Ford Fusion
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.